Best lake trails in South Harz Nature Park
The Südharz Nature Park encompasses parts of the Südharz, Zechstein Belt in the Südharz and North Thuringian Buntsandsteinland nature areas. The diversity of different habitats in a very small area is remarkable.
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- 4.6 (9)·Hard·15.1 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrVaried circular hiking trail in the Südharz Nature Park, Thuringia A very scenic loop through the southern Harz. On the trail, which leads through idyllic forests from one breathtaking viewpoint to the next, participants of the Harz Hiking Needle will find two stamping points. There are also several QR codes and information boards along the route, which reveal interesting facts about the geology of the region, for example. A short detour to the Rabensteiner Stollen visitor mine is...
- 4.2 (10)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried, picturesque circular hike in the southern Harz Mountains, Thuringia. A beautiful hike that starts from the car park at Waldbad Neustadt. The trail first leads towards Ebersburg and then on to the Neustadt dam. You return to the starting point of the tour via the Hohnstein ruins. Highlights of the tour: - View of the dam - Idyllic nature - Picturesque landscape
- 3.5 (5)·Hard·49.2 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrVaried hike through the Southern Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt This route leads from Wernigerode via the Zillerbach dam and Trautenstein to Nordhausen and can be covered by mountain bike or on foot. Typical Harz mountain landscapes, two large dams, idyllic river valleys and romantic villages make this tour from north to south a real pleasure. There are several charming places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments in the small villages. The route is accessible by bus and train and can...
- 3.6 (8)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrA beautiful circular trail that starts at the car park of the Ziegenalm (Sophienhof). After reaching the Carlsturm tower, the trail descends again and you walk for a while along the Harz narrow-gauge railway towards the Ziegenalm. There are also 4 Harz hiking pin stamps on this circular route.
- 4.1 (5)·Moderate·12.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrWonderful loop in the southern Harz, Thuringia. A perfect round for everyone who is looking for a bit of peace and seclusion in nature. From Hufhaus it always goes through the forest to the dam with its impressive dam. You then circumnavigate the dam to the right and continue in a loop through the woods. The hike can be done at any time of the year.
- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·13.8 kmBeautiful hike to the southern bank of the Neustädter Talsperre dam This route leads to the Neustadt dam, also known as the Nordhausen dam. The Krebsbach stream, which is used to supply Nordhausen with drinking water, is dammed here. This tour is ideal for a pleasant hike on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It is not only the oldest drinking water reservoir in Thuringia, but also one of the most beautiful in Thuringia and the Harz Mountains.
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·24.1 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route follows stage 6 of the Harzer Grenzweg, a long-distance trail from Hornburg to Tettenborn, beginning in Hohegeiß and ending in Tettenborn. The final segment leads along a forested ridge line through the Green Belt, passing the historic Drei-Länder-Stein monument from 1749 and the remnants of the Wendeleiche viewpoint. Hikers encounter distant views of the Brocken summit before descending through open fields, rural villages, the Sachsensteinhütte, historic gypsum kilns, and the...
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·36.4 km·Est. 10–11 hrBeautiful day trip for cycling from Nordhausen This beautiful circular tour is ideal for a relaxed day trip by bike. It starts and ends in Nordhausen at the railway station. From there, it leads up a slight incline to the Neustadt reservoir, which lies to the north of the starting point. There are a few hills on the tour, such as the Schloßberg and the Heidelberg, which repeatedly provide short, somewhat strenuous passages.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best lake trail to hike in South Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in South Harz Nature Park is Dreitälerblick - Ilfelder Wetterfahne von Ilfeld, which has a 4.6 star rating from 9 reviews. This trail is 15.1 km long with an elevation gain of 722 m.
What is the longest lake trail in South Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in South Harz Nature Park is Südharz-Eisenbahn-Radweg (SHE) - Rundtour-Variation. This trail is estimated to be 86.9 km long.
How many lake trails are in South Harz Nature Park?
There are 26 lake trails in South Harz Nature Park.These lake trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 71 AllTrails community reviews.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in South Harz Nature Park?
Südharz-Eisenbahn-Radweg (SHE) - Rundtour-Variation has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 2,385 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Harzquerung, which has 1,804 m of elevation gain.
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